"Robert Macy" wrote in message
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On Nov 13, 12:03 pm, Jhall wrote:
;2942539 Wrote:

Before automatic washing machines, everything that went into the septic
tank was biodegradable and septic tank systems lasted forever. About
the time of the invention of wash machines two important things
happened. First, was the development of laundry soaps that prevented
septic tanks from working. National law stopped this quickly. Second,
was the invention of non-biodegradable clothing fibers. The clothing
fiber problem was never resolved and is a larger problem today than
ever
before. These fibers will not settle in your tank and end up plugging
your drain field. The only good news is you can use 300 micron washing
machine lint trap filters to stop them from continuing to destroy your
septic system.

We had our septic tank service recentlywww.maxhhaassepticservice.com
and were told that bleach and detergents from our washer had caused
quite a few problems with our system.

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Jhall

Our septic service company warned that soaps and especially bleach
tend to stop the septic system's action. To make up for it, he said
either eat a lot so you can add directly, or add sugar or can of
dogfood now and then - down the drain, don't eat it yourself.

My parents, about 40 years ago, were told to buy about 5 pounds of cheap
ground pork, leave it unrefrigerated for several days until it is ripe, then
flush down.